Ivywood Classical Academy Genoa Cr Site

Ivywood Classical Academy Genoa Cr Site is a public charter school in Plymouth, MI, serving 613 students in grades K-11 with a classical, college-preparatory curriculum that produces academic results far above state averages.

This school stands out for its consistently exceptional test scores. In the 2024-2025 school year, 5th-grade ELA proficiency hit 64.8% and math reached 68.5%—nearly three times higher than nearby David Ellis Academy West (21.8% ELA, 6.9% math) and Universal Learning Academy (19% ELA, 10.3% math). The school's excellence extends beyond reading and math: 5th-grade science proficiency was 64.8% and social studies hit 61.1%, both far exceeding state benchmarks. Even with this high performance, the school spends efficiently at $11,797 per student—less than nearby schools achieving far weaker results. The student body is relatively affluent, with only 15.5% eligible for free or reduced lunch, compared to over 90% at several neighboring schools.

One interesting finding is the contrast between Ivywood's two campuses. While the Genoa Cr Site has a chronic absenteeism rate of 18.3% (better than the state's 27.9%), the much smaller Ivywood Classical AcademyRidge Rd Site (84 students) has a rate nearly double at 35.2%. The school also saw a temporary dip in 7th-grade scores during 2023-2024 (ELA fell to 38.8% from 77.1%), though scores rebounded strongly the following year to 67.3%. Despite its "Alternative" classification, this school functions like a top-tier traditional public school—comparable to the highly-ranked Northville Public Schools—rather than the specialized programs at nearby Keeler School or Burger Development Center, which serve students with much higher needs. For parents seeking rigorous academics in a structured, classical environment, this school delivers outstanding results.